Jamie Berry, Eric Mazur, Richard Fogarty and Michael Malarkey Join Capstone Advisory Group, LLC

SADDLE BROOK, N.J., June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Capstone Advisory Group, LLC announced today the expansion of its Litigation & Forensic Services practice specializing in Litigation Support/Fraud Investigation/Government Investigation/Forensic Accounting/SEC Enforcement practice in New York and Washington, D.C. The expansion includes:

• An International presence with the opening of a Latin America office in Panama City, Panama
• The commencement of its Electronic Discovery and strategic business development practice with additions of key executives in the New York and Washington, D.C. offices

The firm will continue its investment in growing practices to assist clients facing increased regulatory scrutiny, focusing on:

• The needs of clients facing compliance with US laws abroad including FCPA and UK Bribery Act
• Increased needs for Compliance’s services in the Financial/Banking markets as legislative changes and regulatory oversight create uncertainty for multi-National clients

Our new professionals include:

Eric Mazur has 20 years of experience managing large technology projects related to the forensic recovery and electronic discovery process of data demanded by subpoena. He has forensically produced millions of pages of client data for critical legal review. He has extensive experience leading highly sensitive and complex computer forensic and electronic discovery investigations as well as recovering mass amounts of data residing on backup tape.

Jamie Berry has a proven record of proficiency and proactive leadership in developing efficient and cost-effective, e-Discovery workflow strategies for clients involved with multiple discovery scenarios.  He relies on a unique career path that includes experience at a law firm, service provider and multiple consulting firms.  He has provided expertise in all phases of the discovery lifecycle including identification, preservation, intelligent data reduction, processing, review and production.

Mr. Mazur and Mr. Berry will lead Capstone’s new E-Discovery practice.

Richard Fogarty, who has over 17 years of investigative and legal experience, has worked on a variety of complex investigations for corporations and law firms throughout Latin and Central America, Asia, the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Russia. He is an expert in matters related to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, complex global fraud investigations, investigative due diligence, asset searches, anti-money laundering/anti-terrorist financing, compliance and investigations. Mr. Fogarty will be leading Capstone's efforts in the Latin America region.

Michael Malarkey joined Capstone’s Litigation and Forensic practice in the Washington, DC office to lead its business development initiatives.  Michael leverages his 20 years of experience in the Litigation Support market and focuses on new business development primarily in the white collar litigation and forensic accounting areas with large multi-national law firms.  

Ed Ordway, Co-Manager and Co-Founder of Capstone Advisory Group said: “We are very excited to continue with the expansion of our firm with these new professionals.  Their knowledge and years of experience will allow us to better serve our growing litigation and forensic consulting practice.”

Capstone's litigation forensic and dispute resolution team is among the most experienced in the industry and provides law firms and corporations with a complete range of forensic and litigation services. Our professionals have vast expertise in contract disputes, forensic investigations, accounting malpractice, securities litigation, purchase price disputes, construction claims, bankruptcy litigation, liability issues, and intellectual property disputes. Our team is well versed in all phases of litigation and alternative dispute resolution, including discovery, early case assessment and strategy and complex data management and analysis, as well as providing expert testimony.

What sets Capstone apart beyond the exceptional knowledge and results it brings to its clients, and the strong leadership position and track record that they hold in the industry, is its greatest asset: a top-tier team of senior professionals who are at the forefront of their respective disciplines. These professionals are completely committed to meeting the needs of each client.

SOURCE Capstone Advisory Group, LLC